Marcin Patrzalek
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Marcin on why he will never use a guitar pick
By Phil Weller published
The humble pick is seen as a key tool for many guitarists, but this virtuoso is strictly anti-plectrum

Marcin fights ‘fake playing’ claims with new music video – but it doesn’t quite go according to plan
By Jonathan Horsley published
The percussive acoustic virtuoso responded to the naysayers with a video to show he is the real deal

We chart 25 game-changing Ibanez guitarists
By Amit Sharma published
While it’s easy to think of Ibanez as a company that’s solely at the cutting edge of metal machines for the modern age, they’ve also innovated much further afield, producing timeless acoustics, semi-hollows, and hollowbodies

Marcin's percussive fingerstyle is dropping jaws. The warm-ups that fuel his virtuosity are guaranteed to boost your own playing
By Jon Bishop published
Acoustic phenom Marcin Patrzałek shows you his favorite warm-up exercises

Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
By Janelle Borg published
The acoustic guitar phenom has recently collaborated with Smith on his musical comeback

Steve Vai mentored him, Tim Henson lent him his talents – Marcin is on a mission to redefine acoustic guitar
By Phil Weller published
Flamenco-classical sensation Marcin Patrzalek is in the enviable position of releasing his debut album with millions of fans already in awe of his talents. Now he wants to steal some limelight off the “electric guitar big boys” and showcase the future of the acoustic guitar

Marcin brings virtuosic acoustic playing to mainstream TV – and tackles Tim Henson’s guest solo with a mid-song guitar switch – in Late Show performance
By Phil Weller published
The percussive guitar extraordinaire wowed with his ambidextrous modern acoustic playing

Marcin announces debut album – and the first single features Polyphia’s Tim Henson in fiery form
By Phil Weller published
He's been endorsed by Steve Vai and jammed with Mateus Asato, now the viral virtuoso has announced his debut album, Dragon in Harmony

Steve Vai, Mateus Asato and Marcin Patrzalek delivered one of this year's most distinctive jams at Vai Academy 2024 – and now you can watch it
By Phil Weller published
Captured during January's technique retreat in Orlando, it finds the three virtuosos oozing personality and enviable talent over a spacious and energetic rhythm section

“We needed that ultimate technique – and that’s Marcin”: Percussive fingerstyle reaches the masses as acoustic virtuoso Marcin is revealed to be the blockbuster guitarist on Netflix’s One Piece soundtrack
By Matt Owen published
The Ibanez signature artist was recruited to help create the theme for a key character – and the result was an extraordinary blend of classic flamenco and experimental fingerstyle acoustic sounds
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